The Policy 46 definition of information management lists the general phases of the information lifecycle:
- Collection or creation of information, and capture in the University's information systems;
- Organization and classification;
- Storage;
- Retrieval and dissemination to information users; and,
- Final disposition: disposal, destruction, or long-term preservation.
Procedures
University Records Management in 5 Steps describes the steps required to manage the lifecycle of University records.
WatClass records classification & retention schedules
The Introduction to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Records Classification and Retention schedules (WatClass) describes the classification of University records, and the use of the records retention schedules.
University Records Retention Schedule Content provides a brief introduction to the structure and content of the retention schedules.
Links to approved and draft records retention schedules are found on the Records Classification and Retention Schedules web-page.
WatClass is not yet complete, so questions concerning University records not yet documented in WatClass should be directed to the University Records Manager
Preserving information assets of long-term value
As described in University Records Management in 5 Steps, Step 5, Dispose of Records, the University records of long-term value are identified in the University records retention schedules.
The University Archives is kept and managed by the Library's Special Collections & Archives department.